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Britney Spears‘ dad, Jamie Spears, is spilling his guts for the first time about the conservatorship and his role in it … defending the legal apparatus by calling it necessary. Jamie spoke to the Daily Mail, explaining that he feels like he saved Britney’s life and career by putting her in a conservatorship all those

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are finally ready to show their child off to the world — introducing him with a pretty scenic background … waves crashing on the California coast. The couple was on hand for a photo shoot Friday afternoon in Malibu, where they were wearing matching black outfits and cozied up next to

UPDATE 5:30 PM PT — Friday’s testimony included an interesting note from LAPD criminologist, Randy Zepeda, who told the jury he swabbed the gun for DNA and did not find any traces of Tory Lanez‘s DNA on the magazine. Zepeda also testified DNA testing on the gun came back inconclusive. Megan Thee Stallion‘s ex-friend Kelsey

Play video content Instagram / @machinegunkelly Megan Fox isn’t the only one drinking Machine Gun Kelly‘s blood … so too are the leeches MGK considers his BFFs. Ya gotta see this video MGK just posted on his Instagram story … there are several leeches going to town on his stomach. It’s a legit feeding frenzy

Play video content BACKGRID The Backstreet Boys are unified in the midst of the rape allegations against bandmate Nick Carter … according to fellow bandmate AJ McLean. AJ was stoic at LAX Thursday, making it clear … everyone in the group loves Nick and is standing strong with him during his legal battle. TMZ broke

Play video content TMZ.com Angela Yee says folks need to ease up on labeling Gunna a snitch — just because he copped a plea deal in the YSL RICO case, she doesn’t believe the rapper would ever sing to the feds. We got the longtime ‘Breakfast Club’ host at the Allure Store in NYC, and

Aaron Carter‘s son, Prince, is back in the hands of his mom … because we’ve learned Aaron’s fiancée Melanie Martin just got full custody of her son. A rep for Melanie tells TMZ — a hearing was held Thursday in L.A., and the court found her fit to care for her child — awarding her

Jay-Z’s 2022 didn’t involve much rapping … but his year-end playlist proves he kept his ear to the street!!! Hov released his self-picked playlist on Wednesday via TIDAL, which featured many of the notable artists and tracks of the year — including Lil Uzi Vert’s spaced-out “Just Wanna Rock,” his wife Beyoncé’s “Plastic Off The

Gucci Mane is demanding justice for his artist Pooh Shiesty … after claiming he was transferred to a prison where he’s being subjected to cruel and unusual conditions. The 1017 Records label boss fired off his accusations Wednesday, tweeting about Pooh only getting one hour out of his cell each day, and getting food trays

Megan Thee Stallion‘s ex-best friend is the key witness who, all of a sudden, doesn’t seem to remember much about the night in question … which amounted to a wild day in court. Kelsey Nicole Harris — who was the other woman in the car with Tory Lanez and MTS during the 2020 shooting —

Play video content Youtube / King Akademik DJ Akademiks revealed on his Tuesday night Twitch broadcast that Diddy actually DM’ed over his Yung Miami “side chick” comments … so now he’s bowing out gracefully on the topic!!! Ak took the blame for fanning the flames following Diddy’s newest baby announcement … and vowed not to

Play video content TMZ.com Jadakiss and Styles P are excited about their upcoming concert series … especially since it puts their patented bob-and-weave rhyme patterns on display for the NYC crowd!!! TMZ Hip Hop caught up with both Jada and Styles ahead of their co-headlining “Back to Back” concert series — which happens this Friday,

Play video content BACKGRID Tory Lanez has an answer for all the critics questioning why he’d bring his young son to his shooting trial involving Meg Thee Stallion … and it’s all about support. The rapper was in full-on dad mode Tuesday as he left the courthouse where Meg testified he shot her and wished

Drake isn’t afraid to fall in love, and now he’s got an insanely flashy piece of jewelry to prove it — a necklace with 42 engagement ring diamonds — for all the times he’s wanted to propose. Play video content Alex Moss Celebrity Jeweler Alex Moss tells TMZ … Champagne Papi’s new piece is called

Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s getting 86’d from a boujee apartment complex … and we’re told it’s because one of his armed guards allegedly got careless with a high-powered firearm. Sources familiar tell TMZ … when 6ix9ine heads to Miami, he usually crashes with Nelk Boys member SteveWillDoIt. We’re told Steve’s place — part of SLS Lux Property

Play video content TMZ.com Too Short is giving props to his home city of Oakland, a place that just named a street after him and dedicated a day as a holiday to the rapper. TMZ Hip Hop linked with $hort Dawg Monday after his big weekend in Oakland, and he humbly tells us the honor

Desiigner appears to have reconsidered his decision to quit rap following Takeoff‘s murder … and is using his new song to once again distance himself from the Future comparisons that have plagued him since his career began. Over the weekend, Desiigner released the song “Bigger and Bigger” … an Auto-Tuned blowout that finds the New

Teddy Riley and his Guy bandmates are getting back together for a classic R&B reunion that will take them on the road for what’s shaping up to be one of 2023’s biggest tours. We’re told it will be a full group reunion for Guy, with Teddy Riley, Aaron and Damion Hall all in, and they’re